My Two Favorite Moms …
The picture accurately defines my Favorite Moms … Ellen Theresa Mattingly Dailey and Patti Murphy Dailey. Sadly, Ellen is no longer physically with us. However, she is as much with us in thought, fond memories and love as she was during the many years we were blessed to call her “Mom” in person. I miss those Monday evening dinners at mom’s … in fact I still treasure the recurring reminder on my IPhone calendar each Monday at 5:30. Not that I need any prompts to think of her … it just feels good, maybe even nurturing, to see “moms” pop up on the screen once a week. Happy Mother’s Day Mom !!!
The other favorite mom in my life is Patti Murphy Dailey, my wife of 49 years and the mother of our four children. Patti is a wonderful wife, especially to have put up with me for all these years. Since this is Mother’s Day I will focus on her as a mother … i’m not sure one could find a better one. She has been great at the traditional motherly chores … meals, laundry, car pooling, shopping … this list along could fill a 300 page novel. More significantly, Patti has been, and still is, a loving, caring and unselfish mother and role model. If one is looking for the definition of best attitude, most giving, most supportive, most tireless mom in the world, it’s all wrapped up in one special person … Patti Murphy Dailey. Happy Mother’s Day Patti !!!
Jim Dailey 